NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series
4,750 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental IO-520 series. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17032'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17032'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ANC01LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Kongiganak, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.NTSB LAX01LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · San Luis Obispo, CAThe failure of the other pilot to ensure adequate taxi clearance between aircraft.NTSB LAX01LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Mesa, AZThe pilot's improper fuel management in cruise flight that resulted in a loss of engine power, because of fuel starvation, and a collision with a fence during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB CHI01LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Winona, MNThe pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the snowbank.NTSB SEA01LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Lynwood, WAFuel exhaustion due to refueling was not performed by the pilot-in-command. Trees and a fence were factors.NTSB NYC01LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Zanesville, OHThe pilot's failure to follow the restart procedures published in the approved flight manual(AFM). Factors were his failure to follow the fuel management procedures published in the AFM, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB IAD01LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL-17-30A · Union, CTpilot's mismanagement of the available fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB SEA01FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Cambridge, IDAirspeed not maintained and an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. Mountainous terrain was a factor.NTSB FTW01FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Jena, LAThe pilot's decision to land on a highway with vehicle traffic and obstacles and his failure to maintain proper clearance from the obstacles.NTSB LAX01LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Carson City, NVFuel starvation precipitated by the pilot's continued use of the fuel selector valve that was not seating in the detents properly.NTSB ANC01LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to use all available runway. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, a short runway, a tailwind, and a slush-covered runway.NTSB CHI01LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Quincy, ILthe evasive maneuver not possible by the pilot and the deer on the runway. A factor was the dark night.NTSB FTW01LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Stanton, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the power lines, while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB CHI01FA017Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Homer, NEThe inadequate remedial action the flightcrew had during the stall recovery maneuver and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor was the intentional stall the flightcrew was performing.NTSB ANC01LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-A36 · Nondalton, AKThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB ANC01LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Kiana, AKAn in-flight collision with birds.NTSB SEA00WA196Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna A185F · Smithers, CanadaNTSB FTW00LA261Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Burnet, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW00LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Farwell, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the smoke in the cockpit, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI00LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Nickerson, KSaltidude/clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the hay bale, the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, the high-density altitude, and the high weight of the aircraft at the time of the accident.NTSB ANC00LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Yakutat, AKThe total fatigue failure of the right main landing gear leg.NTSB DEN00LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188 · Gallup, NMThe pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions. Factors were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the tailwind/crosswind weather conditions.NTSB SEA00LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Tillamook, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA00LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Lone Pine, ORThe complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include an irrigation system in the field where the forced landing took place, and the pilot's intentional initiation of a ground loop in order to miss the pipes of the irrigation system.NTSB FTW00LA215Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's improper aircraft handling as a result of his alcohol impairment.NTSB MIA00FA221Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Hernando, MSThe arcing of an electrical wire behind the instrument panel and the associated cracking of fuel and oil lines. Also causal was the pilot's inappropriate remedial action not in accordance with the emergency checklist.NTSB LAX00LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot of the other airplane's (Cessna) inadequate visual lookout and misjudged distance to the standing Beech.NTSB ANC00LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Kotlik, AKThe pilot's inadequate flare during landing.NTSB IAD00LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Annapolis, MDThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to perform a go-around.NTSB FTW00LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402A · Del City, TXthe total loss of engine power on both engines during cruise due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel selectors. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and the lack of suitable terrain…NTSB FTW00LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 685 · Pine Bluff, ARthe pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane.NTSB ANC00LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were a fuel drum, and a tailwind.NTSB ANC00IA083Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Deadhorse, AKAn in-flight fracture of the engine crankshaft propeller flange. A factor associated with the accident was the manufacturer's inadequate quality control standards.NTSB SEA00LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Pocatello, IDImproper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Factors include dark night environmental conditions and lack of recent experience for night landings.NTSB MIA00LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Belzoni, MSThe pilot's failure to refuel prior to departure resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA00LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Albany, GAThe dual student's failure to purge the fuel lines of air after a fuel tank was run dry on the previous flight and the failure of the electric fuel boost pump on or low position due to a loose wire which resulted in failure of the engine due to air in the…NTSB LAX00LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Marana, AZthe pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes during the landing roll resulting in the airplane's nosing over.NTSB NYC00LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Louisville, KYThe pilot's improper operation of the fuel selector.NTSB FTW00LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB FTW00LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Pioneer, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the pilot's lack in experience with aerial application flight operations.NTSB IAD00LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Bedford, MAthe pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB FTW00WA173Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna A185F · Mixcolaja, GuatemalaNTSB CHI00LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Sublette, KSthe failure of the pilot to attain aircraft control. Factors to the accident were the uneven terrain, the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the ground, and the crop.NTSB CHI00LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C310R · Hibbing, MNthe deer incursion on the landing runway.NTSB ANC00TA059Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 185F · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's improper remedial action and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's excessive use of the airplane brakes.NTSB NYC00IA131Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Windsor Locks, CTInadequate screw length information provided by the manufacturer, which allowed an inadvertent installation of a holding screw that was too long, and the subsequent fracture of the switch/circuit breaker. Factors included a short circuit of the beacon motor,…NTSB LAX00LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Parker, AZThe failure of the pilot to obtain the proper airspeed during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent porpoise down the runway.NTSB CHI00LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Decatur, ILthe failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear which resulted in the gear-up landing. A factor to the accident was the pilot's failure to complete the landing checklist.NTSB LAX00LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Yreka, CAthe total loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the engine's anti-ice bleed air line, which resulted in the pilot's inability to utilize the engine anti-ice system. Contributing factors were the icing conditions and the…NTSB ANC00LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were snow-covered terrain, and a short runway/landing area.